Readers: Choose your favorite treat — we’ll tell you which bakery to visit

By Katelyn Umholtz and Kelly Chan The time to want a little treat in Greater Boston has never been this sweet. Every month it seems like several bakeries are opening, bringing a new variety of baked goods and pastries to a scene that already had some solid stalwarts. But what happens when there are so many options to choose from is a real case of decision paralysis.

Boston.com wants to help with that. Whether you’re a fan of the classics — chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls — or are searching high and low for an Instagrammable croissant, we’ll give you some options per little treat below.



The recommendations given for each treat are a combination of reader suggestions and Boston.com staff picks. Your search for the next best baklava or tart begins here.

And remember: You deserve that little treat. Sign up for The Dish Stay up to date on the latest food and drink news from Boston.com.

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